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Indian wife of Squamish man caught in immigration mess John French Chief Staff Writer For the second time in six months, Canada's immigration bureaucracy is causing heartache in Squamish's Indo-Canadian community.

After a most successful Day Out With Thomas event in June the West Coast Railway Heritage Park is ready for another big day, as tomorrow, Saturday (July 10) marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the park. Celebrations begin at 10:30 a.m.

Squamish and Whistler are both now formally on side with the idea of a commuter service between the two communities. Squamish council passed a motion Tuesday (July 6) that gave the idea support in principle.

Squamish Council Tuesday reaffirmed its opposition to land in the Squamish Business Park being used for personal services - including a bank proposed for the corner of Hwy. 99 and Industrial Way. Council made the motion at 10:50 p.m.

ANGELA BAILEY, Ceramics Angela's East Coast heritage along with her love for West Coast terrain has shaped and influenced her clay artistry. Both coasts contribute to her affinity for the earth and rock that encompasses much of her daily life.

Voters won't going to the polls to approve the District of Squamish's acquisition of a large parcel of waterfront land south of downtown Squamish.

Last fall's massive flooding has left $1.9 million worth of damage in its wake so far, with another million dollars of work still to be done, according to a District of Squamish report.

In 1997 federal Liberal Phil Boname did well against veteran politician John Reynolds and in 2000 Ian McKay dropped the ball for the Liberal Party of Canada. In 2004, young Blair Wilson almost brought down the giant.

There's only one winner in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast after Monday's federal election - but local organizers from three different parties are claiming victories.

He was called the "Hero of Two Worlds", in tribute to his military adventures in both South America and Europe, and his name became famous around the world.